Area Rug Cleaning
Similar to carpets and upholstered furniture, area rugs act as air filters for the home, trapping dirt and non-living allergens* and preventing those unhealthy elements from circulating to other rooms. But area rugs are only able to do this properly if they are maintained and kept clean. Just as an air filter for your home ventilation system needs to be regularly replaced, your carpets, upholstery, and area rugs need to be regularly cleaned. The professionals at Chem-Dry of Seattle provide high quality area rug cleaning services, focusing on care and attention to detail, that restore the rugs to their original beauty while removing dirt and non-living allergens*.
What Hiring an Expert Means to You
You wouldn’t send your car, a substantial investment, to a mechanic you haven’t fully vetted. Nor would you bring in someone to work on your refrigerator who wasn’t fully qualified. You would want an expert technician to work on each of these, someone who knows the best way to keep these possessions in prime condition. And just like your car or your refrigerator, you shouldn’t have your rugs taken care of by just anyone.
Chem-Dry of Seattle professionals are trained to clean all types of rugs, from common area rugs to expensive and delicate Oriental or Persian rugs. For our area rug cleaning services, we use specialized tools and equipment designed for whatever kind of rug you have, whether that is synthetic, wool, cotton, silk or one of many other types.
Our effective, yet gentle area rug cleaning and drying process preserves the dye within the fibers of your rug, leaving the colors in your rug vibrant and fresh. It wouldn’t make sense to clean your carpet or area rug only to have it come out in the end looking even worse than when you started. At Chem-Dry of Seattle, we understand this, and we do everything we can to make sure your area rug looks beautiful, vibrant and refreshed at the end of the cleaning process.
Some cleaning products used by other services leave behind substances after the cleaning is over, which can actually attract more dirt and dust and negate the benefits of the cleaning. Our cleaning products don’t leave behind any sticky, dirt-attracting substances, which means that your area rugs stay cleaner longer – providing a cleaner and healthier home environment for your kids and pets.
When you bought your area rug, you probably spent a significant amount of time picking it out, selecting the perfect pattern and colors to match your home and your lifestyle. Why would you give any less care and thought when it comes to deciding how to best clean and protect your rugs? Every area rug requires special care to maximize the life and durability of the piece. When selecting an area rug or Oriental rug cleaning service, it is worth paying attention to exactly how the people you hire will treat, clean and handle your rugs.
Our trusted professionals can clean almost any rug and have it looking fabulous. Whether you have a Pakistan-Keshan or a Romanian-Tabriz, you can trust our expert technicians to thoroughly but gently clean your area rug. We ensure your rugs are carefully handled and cleaned by our certified, trained specialists who perform a thorough evaluation on it in order to provide the most effective rug cleaning for each individual rug. Due to the wide variety in construction materials and styles of area rugs, we’ll be happy to provide an in-home analysis for any rugs you’d like cleaned and prepare a no-obligation quote. Our participating Premium Rug Cleaners are specially trained and may recommend an off-site rug bath service.
Our gentle yet deep rug cleaning process removes dirt and non-living allergens* from your rugs while preserving the colors within the fibers, leaving your rugs vibrant and fresh. Our technicians will also inspect your area rugs for any problem areas, stains, pet messes, or any other sections that may need special attention and spot clean them in an attempt to remove them as completely as possible.
Trust your finest rugs to Chem-Dry professionals and let our trained, certified specialists bring the patterns and colors of your area rugs back to their original beauty, while also leaving your home cleaner and healthier for you and your family.
How to Prepare for a Chem-Dry Oriental Rug Cleaning
Step 1: Remove clutter
Our Chem-Dry area rug cleaners will vacuum before the main cleaning process, but larger clutter like shoes, toys, and the like can get in the way. Not only that, these items can be a tripping hazard. By removing these items from the area rug, you can help ensure that your rug is cleaned thoroughly and efficiently..
Step 2: Remove light furniture
Many people place their area rugs underneath coffee tables and other small pieces of furniture. While these focus pieces of furniture can do wonders to tie a room’s decor together, it can get in the way of a cleaning. Our technicians are experts at oriental rug cleaning, but they are not licensed movers. Set furniture pieces—such as coffee tables, plant stands, and floor lamps—to the side in a nearby room, then move them back after the cleaning, once the rug is dry.
Step 3: Note stains and other focus areas
Sometimes, once you’ve noticed a stain or a flaw on your area rug, that can become all you see whenever you look at the rug. We certainly want to make sure that you are completely satisfied once we have completed your area rug cleaning, so if there are any particular areas where you want extra care, take a note of them and share that with the cleaner.
Step 4: Make preparations for your pets
A new person in your house, particularly one bringing new equipment and new smells with them, can potentially agitate your pets, so make sure that you have prepared for this. It might be wise to have your pet stay with a friend or relative, or even closed into another room or the backyard.
Step 5: Clear a path
It can be easy to forget that a technician needs to get himself and his equipment from his vehicle to your front door and from your front door to the rug. Make sure that there is a pathway he can take in order to clean your oriental rug efficiently. Some technicians use equipment that is attached to the van, so it may be a good idea to move cars out of the way so that his van is as close to the entrance as possible.
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We had wall-to-wall carpet that was filthy and stained (dogs, kids). Now it looks like new thanks to Chem-Dry. We also had the same amazing result with the two area rugs that we had cleaned. They were wool oriental carpets and looked beautiful after cleaning. The best part..it was all dry on the same day! And all the stinky odor was gone! I recommend Chem-Dry and I would use it again.
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Gene was kind, and professional and called me back promptly to get an appointment set up. The carpet in my place looks great! It was completely dry within a couple of hours. I definitely did not miss that wet carpet dampness and smell that goes along with typical steam cleaning! Chem-Dry’s service was well worth the cost and I will recommend it to anyone who asks.
Frequently Asked Questions About Area Rug Cleaning
Can you clean delicate or specialty rugs like wool and silk?
Yes. Our Seattle technicians are trained to handle a wide variety of textiles, from common synthetic area rugs to delicate Oriental and Persian rugs. We perform a thorough evaluation of each rug’s construction and dyes to determine the most effective and gentle cleaning method. Whether your rug is wool, silk, cotton, or a synthetic blend, we use specialized tools to remove dirt while preserving the vibrant colors of your investment.
How do area rugs help improve the environment in my home?
Much like a filter, area rugs trap dirt and non-living allergens* that would otherwise circulate through your home. However, they can only do this effectively if they are cleaned regularly. Chem-Dry of Seattle provides a deep cleaning service that removes this trapped grime and non-living allergen matter*, helping to maintain a cleaner home environment for your family.
Why does your rug cleaning process help carpets stay cleaner longer?
Unlike some cleaning methods that use heavy soaps or detergents, our process focuses on lifting dirt to the surface without leaving behind soapy substances. This is important because soapy detergents can actually attract more dust and dirt over time. By choosing Chem-Dry of Seattle, your rugs stay cleaner for longer, maintaining the beauty of your home’s decor.
Do I need to move my furniture before the rug cleaning technician arrives?
We recommend removing light furniture—such as coffee tables, floor lamps, and plant stands—from the rug before we arrive. This allows our technicians to clean the entire surface of the rug efficiently. For larger or heavier pieces, we recommend keeping them in place or moving them to a nearby room until the rug is completely dry.